Method

Preheat oven to 160°C fan- forced. Season beef all over. Heat oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Sear beef for 4 minutes each side or until browned. Set aside. Rub with spice mix. In same pan cook onions, garlic, bay leaves for 5 minutes or until browned.

Put beef, onion mixture, toms and 11⁄2 cups of the stock in the bowl of a slow cooker. Place in appliance. Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 8 hours or until beef is fall-apart tender. Remove bay, shred beef and mix well.